Nutrition counseling cost in Portland, OR
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, 14 hospitals list a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes: from $37.05 to $169.15, with a median of $80.60. The lowest listed price is at Oregon Health & Science University — $43.55 less than the median here. Across Oregon, the median is $71.89 at 36 hospitals.
Cash prices at 14 facilities across 9 cities for code 97802, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 23, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Lowest$37.05Oregon Health & Science University
Median$80.60half pay less
Highest$169.15in this market
Difference4.6×highest vs lowest
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA.
median
Lowest $37.05Highest $169.15
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University lowest Portland, OR · (503) 494-9000 Nutrition Counseling/Dietician Svcs-Preventative Ea 15 Mi | $37.05 | $57.00 | $10.94–$97.53 | 35% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INITIAL 15 | $61.75 | $95.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 256-2000 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV IN | $63.70 | $98.00 | $10.79–$96.68 | 35% | — source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 PR MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $66.95 | $103.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN VV | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC PEDS MED NUTRITION THERAPY 15MIN | $80.60 | $124.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-7682 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 413-2200 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center Gresham, OR · (503) 674-1122 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center Tualatin, OR · (503) 692-1212 HC MED NUTR THRPY NEW EA 15MIN VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, WA · (360) 487-1000 HC MED NUTR TX 1:1 EA 15M CR VV | $84.50 | $130.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Tuality Healthcare Hillsboro, OR · (503) 681-1111 HB Med Nutr Ther Init Ea 15 Min | $97.50 | $150.00 | $30.43–$150.00 | 35% | — source file |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR · (503) 494-9000 HB Med Nutr Ther Init Ea 15 Min | $97.50 | $150.00 | $22.55–$150.00 | 35% | Mar 23, 2026 source file |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City, OR · (503) 656-1631 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City, OR · (503) 656-1631 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EDO EA 15 MIN | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City, OR · (503) 656-1631 HC CRISIS PHONE 97802 MED NUTRITION INDIV INIT EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center Oregon City, OR · (503) 656-1631 HC CRISIS TELEH 97802 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INIT THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg, OR · (503) 537-1555 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg, OR · (503) 537-1555 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EDO EA 15 MIN | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg, OR · (503) 537-1555 HC CRISIS PHONE 97802 MED NUTRITION INDIV INIT EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center Newberg, OR · (503) 537-1555 HC CRISIS TELEH 97802 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INIT THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie, OR · (503) 513-8300 HC CRISIS PHONE 97802 MED NUTRITION INDIV INIT EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie, OR · (503) 513-8300 HC CRISIS TELEH 97802 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INIT THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC CRISIS TELEH 97802 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INIT THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC CRISIS PHONE 97802 MED NUTRITION INDIV INIT EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EDO EA 15 MIN | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EDO EA 15 MIN | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC CRISIS TELEH 97802 MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INIT THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Portland Medical Center Portland, OR · (503) 215-1111 HC CRISIS PHONE 97802 MED NUTRITION INDIV INIT EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie, OR · (503) 513-8300 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Providence Milwaukie Hospital Milwaukie, OR · (503) 513-8300 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EDO EA 15 MIN | $107.25 | $143.00 | — | 25% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center Clackamas, OR · (503) 652-2880 MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $169.15 | $199.00 | — | 15% | — source file |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Westside Hillsboro, OR · (971) 310-0100 MEDICAL NUTRITION ASSMT&IVNTJ INDIV EACH 15 MI | $169.15 | $199.00 | — | 15% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $37.05, median $80.60, highest $169.15 — a 4.6× difference within the same market.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 11 facilities here, median $107.25. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
Cash or insurance?
At 3 of 3 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at none is it below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
Medical nutrition therapy is counseling by a registered dietitian for conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.
What the price covers
The price is for one 15-minute unit; a session usually includes several units and codes.